[Jewelry making - Article 00412] - Re: [Orchid] Smoke smell

[Judy Willingham]

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    Hello Laurie, Several have suggested UV light, baking soda, kitty
    litter, etc.  I'm suggesting ozone.  John Burgess might comment on
    what exposure to ozone might do to metals, stones, etc. 

    Ozone is very reactive and is used to remove smoke odors by
    professional companies that specialize in fire clean-up.  Ozone IS a
    definite irritant, so one would want to avoid contact with it.  Many
    "air cleaners" generate ozone, although in small quantities. 

    Check out this extension bulletin:
    http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/textiles/nf16.htm 

    It seems possible that all the smelly items could be placed in a
    sealed enclosure, which is then filled with ozone.  Then after some
    time for the reaction, the container would be opened - repeat if the
    odor presists.  The bulletin suggests contacting a dry cleaner for
    ozone treatment. 

Let us know what was successful for your poor friend.
Judy in Kansas

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